I’m Adam - founder of Confidence Rising.

I’m a Professional Certified Coach of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a Strengthscope® Master Practitioner, author, speaker and leadership development specialist. For almost 20 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of confidence, identity and leadership - supporting individuals, teams and organisations to think bigger, show up braver and lead with authenticity.

Before launching Confidence Rising, I was Creative Director at Barefoot Coaching, a globally respected coach training organisation. There, I designed and delivered leadership and coach education programmes that developed coaches and leaders across sectors and continents. That experience shaped my deep belief that confidence isn’t built through hype - it’s built through awareness, courage and deliberate action.

Prior to that, I spent 16 years in corporate Leadership Development and Coaching.

Today, I work with:

• Organisations developing confident, values-led leaders

• Emerging and established professionals navigating visibility, imposterism and self-doubt

• Coaches who want to strengthen their presence and self-belief

• Members of the general public ready to reconnect with their voice and power

My approach blends psychological insight, coaching rigour, humour, challenge and warmth. I’ll champion you - and I’ll stretch you. Because authentic confidence grows when you are at the edge of your comfort zone.

I subscribe to the ICF Code of Ethics and bring both professionalism and humanity to every space I hold. My work, and that of Confidence Rising, is practical, reflective and action-oriented.